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    The Elegant Harp

    5.0 (4 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Hill Island Resort

    Hill Island Resort

    (1 review)

    Don't be fooled by the pretty pictures (look at ratings on Trip Advisor!!). There is a reason why…read moreno one is in them! We pulled into the resort, and our intuition told us to turn around right then. Needless to say we should have listened. The entire place was deserted except for the front desk clerk and the maid. We walked into the lobby and it appeared to be redone, so we were thinking maybe it only looks bad on the outside... wrong. We walked through the hallway towards the restaurant in order to go to the bathrooms and it was pitch black - not even a soul. When we checked in we were given these pieces of paper for each day that we were having dinner there with a listing of consisting of only four menu items; chicken breast grilled, chicken breast baked, ham and pineapple, and liver and onions. Honestly, wth wants liver and onions?!? We were originally promised anything from the entire menu. Not to mention, they are only allowing us to pick from the cheapest items on the menu. We were promised a "three course meal" on their website, yet we get there and all of a sudden we have to pay an extra $4.99 per person if we want dessert. Drinks (non-alcohol) are extra as well. We asked the front desk clerk where everyone was, and he claimed they were "out." Yeah, probably out at other hotels! So we were thinking to give them the benefit of the doubt and think maybe the room will be fine. We get checked in and went into the building from the hallway entrance, and as soon as we walk in we are overcome with the smell of grandma's house (no offense grandma), but it was seriously musty and had stale air. We go into our room and it's even worse. All you can smell is whatever they used to spray (to hide odors and stale air). It was making us both nauseous. Again, given the benefit of doubt, we attempted to turn on the ancient air conditioner, but it didn't help it only made things worse. The room is a flashback to the 60s/70s. The walls don't even have walls on them, they are stacked cinderblocks painted a hideous pink color. The bed sheets are dirty, and upon them underneath the comforter is an old time furry blanket (again from the 60s). Everything in the room needed to be modernized, from the floor to ceiling. In the bathroom we were given a small 2 inch, by 2 inch packet of shampoo to share, and one tiny bar of soap. Now, I know I'm close to my husband, but I'm not that close that I have to share a tiny bar of soap with him. There was no coffee maker in the room, again like promised. It was advertised on the website that the hotel has wi-fi. Well, technically they do, but you will only be finding it in the lobby - don't expect to get it in your room. We went to check out of there (within 10 minutes of arriving). If they have to scrap for every nickel and dime from customers they won't be staying in business for long. They may have had their hay day back in the 70s, but I think that ship has sailed long ago. It's time to bulldoze the place and call it quits. If this hotel was $40 a night (meals included), we might have just sucked it up and stayed, but for what we were paying for it was by far not worth it. I would rather be sleeping in a tent, outside on the ground. Do what we did and check into the Marriott at Kingston, ON. There is way more to do there and definitely worth the sights. Not to fail to mention we had a way better selection of decent food and restaurants, and authentic gelato!!

    From the owner: We specialize in groups and cater to customers wanting to visit the 1000 Islands. Special packages…read moreof tours are available upon request.

    Chateau Mille Fleurs - pathway to our secluded forest ceremony space

    Chateau Mille Fleurs

    (2 reviews)

    Venue is OK. Tent is nice but a lot of issues with owner and if the weather is bad beware!…read moreMosquitos galore! Our reception was cut short by 2.5 hours because the rain brought in so many mosquitos that no one could stand it. Owners are very unprofessional. Google reviews are mostly put in by friends and companies that are paid to be there, or other local companies trying to help out. Read how many are actually by the wedding parties....not many and there's a reason for that. Make sure you document all the plates and items conditions afterwards. If you don't show a "chip" you'll be charged and exorbitant amount for plates found at garage sales and Value Village.

    Rating: I had high hopes for hosting my wedding at Chateau…read moreMille Fleurs, but unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations. The picturesque scenery and elegant setup that were promised was nowhere to be seen in reality. We showed up to decorate on the day before the wedding and ended up cleaning and moving heavy furniture left from the previous wedding, which was two weeks prior. I was belittled, treated like a hired hand. Here's a breakdown of the major issues we encountered: 1. Poor Communication: Emails went unanswered for days, unprofessional visits to the venue, gaslighting, passive aggressive comments, and absolute confusion. The day of the wedding, text messages and phone calls were unanswered for a long period of time when family and friends arrived at the venue to complete setup. This lack of communication caused significant stress and uncertainty. 2. Unkept Grounds: Upon arrival, the grounds were not well-maintained. The lawn was overgrown, flower beds were neglected, the outdoor pews were full of bird droppings. There was visible debris in several areas closest to the house, and while it is a private residence as well, it is an eye sore for guests when they arrive. We were promised that the area would be cleaned up prior to the wedding. It was evident that the venue had not been properly prepared for our event. 3. Unprofessional Staff: The owners were inattentive and unprofessional. They appeared disorganized and lacked the hospitality we expected. There were delays in service, and they were outright rude to our guests. We had asked to have tent sides put up due to the extreme heat inside the tent and were met with resistance. It was evident that this was an inconvenience. The day of our wedding it was over 30 degrees outside, so you can imagine the heat inside of the tent. 4. Lack of Backup Plan: Despite being an outdoor venue, there was no adequate backup plan for inclement weather. We were met with resistance once again when asked to have the tent sides put down due to inclement weather and were told that we chose to have the sides up, so they would stay that way. Sadly, we were left scrambling to protect the venue's décor, and ourselves from the storm. This caused chaos and dampened the mood of our celebration. Not to mention we were told that they venue sprayed for mosquitos and ticks, and while I understand weather and bugs are unpredictable, however several guests had ticks on them, and we were left scrambling again due to a swarm of mosquitos. Our reception was cut short by 2.5 hours as guest ran to their cars. 5. Poor Restroom Facilities: The restroom facilities were far from acceptable. They were not cleaned properly, lacked sufficient supplies, and were told that they would come fully stocked. This was highly embarrassing and inconvenient for our guests. Overall, Chateau Mille Fleurs failed to deliver on their promises and did not provide the quality of service we were led to expect. Our wedding day is supposed to be one of the happiest days of our lives, but the numerous issues at this venue left us feeling disappointed and regretful of our choice of venue. I would not recommend this venue to anyone looking for a seamless and enjoyable wedding experience.

    The Painted Window Wedding Venue - The Edison Lighting In The Tent

    The Painted Window Wedding Venue

    (1 review)

    What a beautiful place! Hali talked with us and showed us around her property. This venue is huge!…read moreIt's got a groom room, a bridal sanctuary, a beautiful picture area next to an old stone wall, gardens, parking area and a long stone path to a giant tent. Hali was so easy to talk to, she wasn't pushy or stuck up like some of the other vendors we looked at. She even made my groom at ease... and he hates people, lol. Anyway, she had a few packages to choose from, you can even customize them! I thought that was pretty cool, i also thought it was cool she took payments, or other arrangements. Hali knew so much, and, she's a papered wedding specialist. So, she offers this part of a package that offers jewelry for your bridesmaids, and they get to take them home after as gifts. Omg!! They're Swarovski crystals! They are the most beautiful colors. She has a few samples there so you can see her work. She offers hair, makeup, catering, planning and backup/interferance (lol), bar, d.j. or other artist, and a whole bunch of other things. Our wedding went off with out a hitch, i think. Hali made it happen and that's what i know! Our guests were so happy with the place, the lights, that big beautiful tent! We had the ceremony, pictures and reception there. Hali hand made a gift for us, it was so nice, it's an antique painted window! Just like the name of her venue! The price was very reasonable we found, but basically, we really liked hali and her place.

    From the owner: Beautiful outdoor tented wedding venue !read more

    St. Andrew's Baroque Ensemble - Jason Hawke in costume with his viola da gamba

    St. Andrew's Baroque Ensemble

    (1 review)

    The ensemble may be new but they are awesome. They have played during recent services at historic…read moreSt. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Kingston, and I have been very moved. One morning my spirit smiled as Lisa played the virtuoso solo recorder piece "The English Nightingale" by Jacob van Eyck, and John performed the organ piece "le Coucou" by Daquin. Another morning my soul soared as Lisa and John together offered up the reflective and beautifully moving 'Meditation' from Thais by Massenet. Awesome indeed.

    From the owner: Classically trained duo, perfect for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, dinners,…read morespecial celebrations, concerts or to provide a beautiful musical tribute to a lost loved one. Specializing in music from the Baroque period (1600-1750) playing period instrument reproductions (recorder and harpsichord). All members of St. Andrew's Baroque Ensemble are highly educated musicians with university and conservatory training, and each has decades of performing experience. They offer free consultations and expert advice with worksheets to make the music selection process easy and fun. If what you desire isn't in their current repertoire, they are also composers and arrangers, and can arrange a pre-existing work to suit your needs. Why not make your event really stand out by commissioning a brand new composition to be performed and premiered just for you? Feel like Frederick the Great with St. Andrew's Baroque Ensemble as your own personal court musicians!

    The Elegant Harp - wedding_planning - Updated August 2026

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